title: The documentation maze. Finding the right path.
abstract: This article outlines the steps taken by a 670-bed hospital to develop a coordinated documentation system. The various tasks are described in terms of preimplementation and implementation activities. Staff development educators can benefit from the reported experiences by capitalizing on the successes and learning from the mistakes.
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Brunt
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009731:Nursing Audit; D009737:Nursing Records / Q000592:standards*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education; D011367:Professional Staff Committees / Q000458:organization & administration*